Where Does The 'Chica Rizz' Video Come From? The 'Five Nights At Freddy's' Meme Explained

The popular Mascot Horror video game Five Nights At Freddy's is having a cultural renaissance following the release of the FNAF film, with people running a never-ending meme cycle featuring the game's cast of characters.

Hot among FNAF memes today is Chica Rizz, a video that shows the animatronic Chica running her hands over her head and licking her lips while staring into the camera as if trying to "rizz up" the viewer. Here's the origin of the meme.

Where Does The 'Chica Rizz' Meme Come From?

Sometime in late 2021, TikToker @kinggwilliamss posted a video where they push their hair back with their hands on their head while licking their lips and staring at the camera. The poor attempt at flirting through a phone went on to inspire the "Chica Rizz" meme in October 2023, where Chica from FNAF was made to reenact the video by pushing back her hair and licking her lips flirtatiously.

How Did 'Chica Rizz' Become A Meme?

TikTokers began reposting the videos using their own captions in October 2023, with TikToker @fishboy_45 posting the video with the captions, "Chica well you just be Chica," a reference to the together we are FNAF meme.

How Did The 'Chica Rizz' Meme Spread?

The meme spread on TikTok through late October and November 2023, often set to versions of "The New Workout Plan" and "The Rizzness" by Taemin. TikTokers @izntwony and @2vezzp were early adopters of the trend, gathering over a million views on videos posted in early November 2023.

For the full history of the Chica Rizz meme be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.